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2019 Map of Ridgeville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ridgeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ridgeville and the surrounding Piedmont landscape of Caswell and Person Counties are defined by a network of creeks and small family-named settlements. The hydrology of the region is centered on South Hyco Creek and its many tributaries, including Sugartree Cr, Coneys Cr, and the curious Negro Cr. These waterways dictate the winding paths of local roads such as Hickory Flats Rd and Roxboro Lake Rd.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated at historic crossroads, with Gordonton serving as a primary point of interest in the east, anchored by the Salem Methodist Church and the adjacent Salem Church Cem. Smaller community hubs like Frogsboro, Hightowers, and Corbett Ridge illustrate the traditional rural settlement patterns of this tobacco-growing region. Genealogists may find value in the scattered burial sites, such as the Cooper Cem located near Morgans Pond, which offer clues to the ancestral landholdings of the local population in the early 21st century.